Located in Kings County, California, Hanford was established in 1877. Kings County seat in the Central Valley. China Alley is a rare surviving historic Chinatown.
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Founded1877|Population60,000|Peak60,000(2024)|CountyKings County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Hanford, California
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1877Railroad Town: Southern Pacific Railroad.
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1891Incorporated: Hanford was officially incorporated as a city.
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1927Economic Development: Hanford grew through the automobile industry.
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2010Modern Era: Hanford continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?
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Kings County seat in the Central Valley.
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China Alley is a rare surviving historic Chinatown.
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Not related to the Hanford nuclear site in Washington.
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Hanford was founded in 1877.
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Hanford has a population of approximately 60,000.
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